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Bournemouth

Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 27 upcoming gigs across 7 venues, next on 21 October.

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Bournemouth currently has 27 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 7 venues, including O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Centre, Bear Cave. The next gig is Transvision Vamp on October 21, 2026. Moshradar tracks the Bournemouth underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

Overview

What's onThe next 8 of 27

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Wed 21 Oct Transvision Vamp O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Wed 21 Oct Transvision Vamp O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sun 25 Oct THE bEAT DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Wed 28 Oct Pet Needs Bear Cave Tickets
Sat 7 Nov The Feeling O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Thu 12 Nov Suede & Manic Street Preachers Bournemouth International Centre Tickets
Sat 14 Nov The Rifles O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Mon 16 Nov Urne Bear Cave Tickets

Where they playBusiest rooms in Bournemouth

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O2 Academy Bournemouth16 Bournemouth International Centre6 Bear Cave2 Bar Coast1 The Old Firestation1

Gigs

Upcoming gigs in Bournemouth27 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 12 Oct 2026

Wed 21 Oct Transvision Vamp O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Wed 21 Oct Transvision Vamp O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sun 25 Oct THE bEAT DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Wed 28 Oct Pet Needs Bear Cave Tickets
Sat 7 Nov The Feeling O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Thu 12 Nov Suede & Manic Street Preachers Bournemouth International Centre Tickets
Sat 14 Nov The Rifles O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Mon 16 Nov Urne Bear Cave Tickets
Fri 20 Nov Hoa Hoa Hoa Rave (Bournemouth) The Vault Nightclub £7–£9 Tickets
Wed 25 Nov Big Country + Evan Peter's Alarm O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Thu 26 Nov The Orb + the Ozric Tentacles O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Little Angels - Big Bad And Back Tour O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Squeeze plus Very Special Guest Billy Bragg Bournemouth International Centre Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Ocean Colour Scene Bournemouth International Centre Tickets
Mon 7 Dec Culture Club: The Singles Tour Bournemouth International Centre Tickets
Wed 16 Dec Dave Hill's Slade O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sun 17 Jan Alestorm O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Forever Nu 2027 O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Forever Nu 2027 O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Tue 26 Jan Electric Callboy Bournemouth International Centre Tickets
Fri 12 Feb Ride O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sat 13 Feb Religion Goes Bonkers The Old Firestation £10–£30 Tickets
Wed 17 Mar Arthur Hill O2 Academy Bournemouth Off sale
Tue 23 Mar Elliot Minor - It Wasn't Just a Phase O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sat 27 Mar Emo Festival Bournemouth O2 Academy Bournemouth Tickets
Sat 17 Apr Born2Collide & Hardcore Resurrection NTWICH: Southcoast Showdown Bar Coast £15–£30 Tickets
Mon 26 Apr ERASURE - RADIO!! RADIO!! TOUR Bournemouth International Centre Tickets

Venues

Venues in Bournemouth7 listed, busiest first

O2 Academy Bournemouth 570 Christchurch Rd · 16 upcoming Bournemouth International Centre Exeter Road · 6 upcoming Bear Cave 24-26 Holdenhurst Road · 2 upcoming Bar Coast Flat 1-6 · 1 upcoming The Old Firestation 36 Holdenhurst Road · 1 upcoming The Vault Nightclub 39 Poole Hill · 1 upcoming Bournemouth Pavilion Westover Road

Map

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Alternative gigs15 Metal gigs6 Alternative gigs UK Metal gigs UK

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Who's playing soonActs with upcoming Bournemouth dates

ABC Alestorm Arthur Hill Bad Manners Battle Beast Ben Ellis Big Country Billy Bragg Chopsuey Culture Club Dave Hill's Slade Divergent Promotions

Gigs in Bournemouth: the basics

How many gigs are on in Bournemouth?

There are 27 upcoming gigs listed in Bournemouth across 7 venues. The next is Transvision Vamp on 21 October 2026.

Are there any gigs in Bournemouth this weekend?

Nothing is listed in Bournemouth this weekend yet (16–18 October), but 27 gigs are listed further ahead.

What are the best live music venues in Bournemouth?

The Bournemouth venues with the most upcoming shows listed are O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Centre, Bear Cave, Bar Coast, The Old Firestation.

Which bands are playing in Bournemouth soon?

Acts with upcoming Bournemouth dates include ABC, Alestorm, Arthur Hill, Bad Manners, Battle Beast, Ben Ellis, Big Country, Billy Bragg, Chopsuey, Culture Club, Dave Hill's Slade, Divergent Promotions.

What genres of live music can you see in Bournemouth?

Upcoming shows in Bournemouth cover Alternative, Metal.

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